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It would also mean an end to sharing one Netflix account between a big group, as on this subscription you can only watch on one screen at a time.

The company claims the increase will lead to a better service overall.

A spokesperson told the Manchester Evening News: “From time to time, Netflix plans and pricing are adjusted as we add more exclusive TV shows and movies, introduce new product features and improve the overall Netflix experience to help members find something great to watch even faster.

“There is no change to our 1S basic plan price of £5.99 per month. Our 2S (watch on two screens at the same time, High Definition when available) and 4S memberships (watch on four screens at the same time, includes High Definition and Ultra High Definition when available) have been increased slightly: The 2S plan has increased 50p to £7.99 The 4S plan has increased £1 to £9.99”